Emma is an event curator and producer currently working as Programming Lead for Cheltenham Literature and Science Festivals, where she creates events and activities across a range of disciplines and formats. In 2021 Emma founded VOICEBOX, an innovative platform for 18 – 30s that aims to support young talent and amplify the views and values of young people through arts and culture. She has a particular interest in the intersection of arts, science and culture with social issues, and is passionate about widening participation and the role of arts for our wellbeing.